Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman: The Last Night of the World (1990)

Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman perform 'The Last Night of the World' from the London Palladium in 1990, in the 'Gala Night of 100 Stars,' broadcast in December 1990.
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[@anamorphosys85]

While Miss Saigon was in development, Lea remembered how frightening it felt for her when she was about to rehearse the love scenes with Simon, having had no experience with a boyfriend, let alone love before. Simon could see the anxiety in Lea, so he took her and her mum aside and told them: "You can trust me. I will take care of you. Don't worry, I will not take advantage of you." With the pressure of the leading role in a world premiere musical and the entire nation watching her, as well as in light of MeToo, this obviously means so much to Lea and she'll be forever grateful to Simon that he kept his promise. You can see clearly how deep their bond goes. Great respect for Simon Bowman! 🥰

[@Elizannchan]

@anamorphosys85 yes! Professionalism brings strong bonds! :)

[@hildajones1426]

That's why it was soso successful.its a genuine performance. SIMON DID REALLY LOOKED AFTER Lea it was perfect combination .love all the actions.hope these two will have a concert together in 2023.

[@hildajones1426]

In deed Simon is handsome and a gentleman..

[@hildajones1426]

A true gentleman Simon Bowman.

[@RogueCylon]

Yes, she told that story during her Uk tour,

[@gordon122]

Not even Lea herself can sing that song with such innocence now. Her voice now is so full -- already too perfect for a 17 year old. That said, this video should be preserve for all eternity. Don't dare take it down... please :)

[@amandaguiam8962]

Agree. 💓

[@rachaelmoralde9878]

COULDN'T AGREE WITH YOU MORE..I LOVE IT..ONE OF MY FAVORITES..THANKFUL THAT WE HAVE NOW KZbin..WE ARE ABLE TO WATCH EVEN JUST SNIPPETS OF THE SHOW BECAUSE WE DIDN'T HAVE THE MEANS THEN TO WATCH IT..

[@vhersezparant4521]

yes I agree

[@ronzkhey02buing7]

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[@ronzkhey02buing7]

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[@frog_prince3505]

Simon's voice was so calm and soothing while Lea's was sweet and innocent. Nothing beats the original.

[@robertobutz993]

The original is unbeatable and can never ever be duplicated. A billion thumbs up 👍

[@AZdudeAZ]

I saw the original version of this musical in West End in 1990. I've seen several versions in other countries. The original is the best and can never be duplicated.

[@Mary-zd8xo]

How lucky you were. While you watched the original at West End, I just read about it in the news here in Asia.

[@estherganzon6700]

I still cry when I see this and its been 35 yrs

[@ramclean1519]

I'm listening to the double album of the London cast this morning. I'm 46 years old. My brother bought me the CDs for Christmas more than 30 years ago. Still brilliant. Still timeless. Still heartbreaking.

[@claireallitt2728]

Simon Bowman’s voice is to die for

[@franciscorvera1650]

Simon Bowman was oozing with charisma. He is probably one of the most good looking guy during his time.

[@M.Kpunkt]

Hello Francis...✨ oh how nice, I wanted to answer you, but I kept scrolling and then couldn't find you anymore, I wrote it too, my post starts with a smile😁 I'm sure you'll find it and best regards from Germany ✨✨✨

[@hildajones1426]

It's 2023 and am watching this over and over again.perfect partnership.love2 them Simon and Lea.

[@delaexia]

i just wished i was born earlier and had the opportunity to watch this timeless classic

[@Obsequiousme]

They are both drop dead gorgeous, perfect chemistry and passionate performance! it shows that they gave it all!

[@vilmalugay3401]

What a powerful voice Simon had on this song! A perfect one indeed. And their kisses,oh my! Still listening to this on Nov 28,2020 onwards.

[@Devina210]

June 15, 2022, still loving those kisses.

[@esmoymedjia2853]

@@Devina210 ❤️❤️❤️

[@beckymanalili7850]

The kisses makes the song passionate and powerful that’s why people are drawn to it the love they have in the story.

[@natskieloveslife4368]

Me November 14, 3022❤️

[@Knightmare0211]

Lea was 19 here and Simon was 29, but above all things their performance was amazing!👏👏👏💜

[@hildajones1426]

Feb.2023.love watching these two beautiful talented Simon and Lea.love2 them.

[@smithy2734]

I love Lea and Simon played their role in Miss Saigon. I wish they have recorded the whole Miss Saigon and I will be the first one to buy it. No one can play it better than Lea and Simon.

[@medusagorgon9]

I first heard this song in highschool. A teacher played it for me during a lunch break and I was hooked! I finally got to see the show in London and absolutely loved it.

[@businessasusual3850]

One of the greatest voices of broadway - Simon Bowman. He is very seldom recognized for his intense performance in Miss Saigon. And of course, Lea Salonga, the one and only broadway star with the perfect pitch.

[@meredithchandler73]

Lots of musicals have a love story at the center of it, but how often has the chemistry been THIS amazing? To the point where so many people find videos of Lea and Simon and wonder if they were ever a real-life couple.

[@flordelizakruszewski2547]

Truly amazing Performance,great ,magnificent voices and wonderful ,overwhelming actors with great Potentials. Congratulations for this amazing Musical

[@MariaH-bu5or]

Even on Simon Bowman's official website he said there were people asking if the love is real.

[@ShingInAction]

I had the pleasure to watch the very last Broadway show in New York in the front row center with Lea performing her last Kim .🙌🙏

[@Tiffany-ge3we]

It is so enchanting when they lock eyes and sing together. ❤ I feel like I'm falling in love just by watching them. Their mere presence together is electrifying. Simon's gaze is so sweet. 😻 Their kiss is even more cinematic than in a movie. 💞 The two of them are so lovely. I wish they could meet again. 👍👍💝

[@majidahmringia499]

Oh my 😍 what a passionate performance 😍 the way they kissed you can see their professionalism as singers. No wonder they are good friends until now and the way simon bowman stare at her and talk to her before/after their performance you see how he respect lea salonga 😍😍😍😍😍 sana all talaga. 2020 and still watching 🇵🇭😍

[@conz959]

Yes Hindi nakakasawa panood. Amazing Simon and Lea the best.👍👍❤️♥️

[@nitzringpis3467]

I can't get over wuth this, I can't go to sleep without watching it, they both are so professional...I am so in love to both of them...best rendition of Kim ang Chris...too bad their time is over for Miss Saigon, thanks for uploading it...I can't count how many times I've watched it already, I keep watching it over and over... Miss Saigon 1989 is the best!

[@esterbaronia-wong8664]

do they have a full clip of Miss Saigon with Lea and Simon? i’ve only watched the one in Manila.

[@normaconti1369]

The best Combination for Miss Saigon ever! Lea and Simon. I will never get tored of watching this!

[@ecarghk1868]

Me too

[@dinalapid8505]

I agree 👍

[@maimaihuong]

Same here in Saigon :)

[@beckymanalili7850]

The kisses makes the song passionate and the powerful love they have in the story that’s why people are drawn to it great performance. And his a good kisser Omg

[@Lesava1]

To have her first kiss on stage and in real life with Simon.........a lucky girl. But what a bond they share, stronger than ever. I'd do anything to have that

[@zimatar489]

The BEST PERFORMANCE of this song ever.

[@Hi-lr1xk]

Im getting emotional watching this and after decades later the sing together again ❤

[@evelynforbes6372]

Their voices blended together magnificently. A powerful & soul-stirring performance. Wish you both all the best!

[@supersinia143]

Amazing, wonderful perfromance. I wish I can turn back time and watch them on stage

[@justinebartolome1045]

their chemistry is 💯

[@gmbg7111]

Now i know why Lea Salonga won the Olivier Award and Tony Awards! This is one of the sexiest and romantic duets i have ever seen and heard! She deserved the awards at such a young age! I love Simon Bowman too. Lea and him both became successful in their musical and theatre careers!

[@kbrdmn2]

Yes, one of my favorite love duets from a Broadway show, together with "I Have Dreamed" from The King and I. I saw Lea and Simon live in New York in Miss Saigon.

[@ecarghk1868]

I watched it again and again. Simon is so good looking and Lea is just so perfectly beautiful...

[@wilhelminabalintec2554]

Watching over and over again the best love team ever Simon and Lea

[@archietoledo1423]

Nothing beats the original. 😍😍😍

[@jonathanflores5840]

simon bowman has still a golden voice, and they have a perfect harmony

[@kcx2678]

Simon’s voice is so heavenly and full of passion. Even until now his talent aged like a very fine wine. And ofc, Lea is Lea. This perfect pairing cannot be duplicated. It’s like a magical thing that can only happen once.

[@rachaelmoralde9878]

Simon and Lea are my most favorite pair..oh i love them..keep on watching them..

[@DrMaria88]

Me and my Mom were so lucky to watch her in Miss Saigon, will never forget that experience. Her voice gave me goosebumps the whole time!

[@monsiju]

IM INLOVE WITH THIS PERFORMANCE, ITS JUST PERFECT

[@mdc6386]

You can hear and tell the huge difference between the natural voice and using the technical sounds engineering today.

[@joyuy2588]

Enchanting 💞 Beautiful together💕

[@doreen5582]

Awesome

[@ensign4722]

I love their performance. What a beautiful performance of Lea and Simon.

[@armandocobarrubia7893]

This a gem,so wonderful got me goosebumps

[@salvacionbermillo2768]

Goes on and onnnn ....my favorite parts o songs

[@jessicaaguilar6435]

I just love you Kim and Chris so perfect for each other...great performance! Bravo!

[@taineecacho2376]

Omg Kinikilig ako☺️☺️☺️☺️😜😜😜🤩🤩😍😍😘😘❤️❤️❤️ napakaPassionate parang totoo, haist sana sila ang nagkatuluyan sa totoong buhay☺️🤩🤩🤩

[@kimdaae438]

OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! PLEASE DON'T REMOVE IT. 😁🙏

[@helenchu2166]

Shallow by lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper is nothing compared to the tenderness and depth of their song here ... Lea and Simon are second to none ! After 30+ years, they hold each other in platonic love 😘🙏 and publicly show and say this in their recent performances ( leas 40. In Manila and in their Twitter ) ...

[@zuko5404]

No awkward moments, very professionals. Great actors! Bravo!!!!

[@larrainecarmona5068]

Not even a hundred times I watched this stage play even only You Tube... It makesme chill.. Perfect.... Love them both and kept watching it over and over again...

[@lisacocchiarale1759]

Is there a full version of the or9ginal cast?!!

[@mardeliezcuajotor1448]

Wow! What a beautiful love song! feeling in love here... hahhaha.. love you both Simon and Lea!

[@nenitareyes2290]

Simon Bowman should make recordings of all famous love songs&put it on KZbin

[@rodelanuada7032]

Wow amazing talented girl we’re proud Filipino

[@arviegalvez8172]

Beautiful and gorgeous lea salonga

[@ccyesornocc7989]

You know in a movie, seldom can one see that the sequel is more than the original HOWEVER MISS SAIGON, is definitely a stage play where the original can't be upstaged ❤️ There's something about Leah and Simon that made these roles their own. They can reproduce another Ms Saigon musical but there's no other Kim and Chris. Bravo for both of them 👏👏👏👏👏

[@hildajones1426]

Totally agree.

[@hildajones1426]

Soso true.the best.

[@bombomsbookplate4980]

I love both of them .The chemistry is really good! 2021 still watching

[@maridelquine3738]

The Best blend of voice. They're so lovable.

[@salvacionvacunawa6169]

Lea so great Sweet voice And clear diction

[@lorelyndumaug8137]

I cannot help but watch this time and time again today. I realized how Simon and Lea looked so natural in this scene as if they truly were in love. I have also watched her play this song opposite Will Chase but it is not the same. I could really feel there was a chemistry, a connection at those moment between these two artists or they were just so convincing as actors. I watched them sing this song again here in the Philippines and Simon looked at Lea with the same tenderness and love. This scene could never be replicated by them and it truly made Miss Saigon one of the best shows and Lea and Simon truly great artists.

[@l0r3st0]

They look convincing in their innocence and love. This cast is truly special and unique. Their voices have depth.

[@techiepacardo9295]

They booth young then..now they booth 50's. Still have a very good voice.

[@bettykarr6292]

I saw Ms Saigon in Sacramento, Ca., I have seen many operettas and operas. I never get tired of watching them. A troubled time for a young girl and a lonely GI. Ms Saigon was one of a kind

[@edgardobilazon9997]

Great performance wow.

[@ADHD_guy_reacts]

How I wish I was born in this era in London.

[@perico7505]

I watched Miss Saigon in London 2014 but this is the greatest performance of this beautiful song

[@patriciafayebolanos6821]

So beautiful performance. Can't sleep without watching this. I love to watched this many times everyday.

[@adriennefuller4984]

years ago I had a student who loved this - lisa Williams I hope you find your 'Chris!

[@murakamiadoracion525]

Can't stop myself , keep rewatching without stopping 😂😂😂😂😂 They are amazing / clear Cristal voice 💗😘 June 19 2021 Hehe watching from Japan 🤗

[@londonexpert9936]

Omg!!!!! A new clip never seen before!!!!

[@armandbinag604]

Haunting, so pure and full of passion!

[@goldbritv2592]

I Love it... the emotions.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Goosebumps all over my body. GREAT PERFORMANCE EVER.

[@VanessaPenada]

OMG I feel like crying. I truly feel the love. Amazing acting. Amazing voice.

[@mjachannel]

Wow what a beautiful performance.

[@genevievedale8357]

Imgine watching this liveee

[@ashasaqib9232]

I cant count how many times i watch this video.. i love you Lea and Simon kakainlove and kakakilig 🥰❤️😘

[@averyjoy2519]

I think this is the time when lea said that her voice was starting to fail but thanks to her producer because she was brought to a really amazing voice lesson teacher.

[@meredithchandler73]

I'm not sure that's true. There was an interview where Lea talked about losing her voice and the producers sending her to doctors and voice teachers to help her. And then she won the Laurence Olivier Award. MISS SAIGON began performances in Sept 1989 and she won the Olivier in April 1990. No idea when this special performance was filmed at the London Palladium, but it aired in December 1990.

[@CefStuff]

She had mic problems here

[@nitasmith2086]

Wow Such a moving Show I was very Fortunate to see the show not once But twice Wow such a joy to watch again The first Pilipino citizen to performed in such a big role in London Super wow Mabuhay Lea and Simon..!

[@marlalepp9037]

Beyond beautiful 😍

[@georgsedenoliza6887]

Luv ds music❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@jin_nnie]

Ok wow, as someome who has watched Miss Saigon 2024, I can say there's a vast difference SPECIALLY with how the current actor (playing chris) sings. Nigel made Chris sing this song with so much sureness and depth....but Bowman's version made Chris sound so...soft spoken. He sang this song so softly and with yearning, which I think added to the charm of the character❤

[@taineecacho2376]

Ang Sarap ulit ulitin😜😜😜😜 ang Gwapo niya😍😍😍😍 bagay sila😜😍

[@Chuchaytok]

I felt like I shouldn’t intrude in their moment 😆 and wish I had what they have 😉😊😆

[@Ysabelfaith]

The best Miss Saigon ever! Lea and Simon👍🏽👍🏽

[@celinemaple2157]

They are so good!! Love this so much.

[@life_in_penang]

this is an overload of good things.comiing from Miss Lea and Simon...

[@ryanmiguel4908]

That last kiss at the end thoughhh :((( I love this song and the both of themmmm

[@salvacionvacunawa6169]

I really love this performance So perfect And passionate

[@fletcherhc653]

Thank you!

[@nnavaltaqc]

Beautiful. Awesome!

[@dawnelliott6089]

wow, i watch this so many years later. i saw them perform together at least 20 times......... the best partnership ever

[@joseamante152]

Simon's voice😍

[@allynbriones8826]

Nakakainlove pa rin panoorin..32 years ago na eto❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗.. parang real sweetheart....love it ... ms lea and mr bowman💞💞💞💞

[@joshuagawisatitiw7047]

am sooo addicted to this 2020. i havnt slept for how many nights

[@iashakezula]

Lea was around 18 years old ,since this was in 1990 then I was 25 , we were so young back then lol. I basically watched her start her career since she was just a kid.I’m happy for her successful singing career

[@marcusvonhohenlohe]

Lea was born Feb 1971 so she’s almost 20-yo here as this was recorded on Dec 1999.

[@ninalouredetteborselango1007]

I'm getting the right person wrong time vibes with them all the time. They're both amazing.

[@Raiya_ru17]

Lol Leah is so young and PH is quite conservative during 80’s. Auditioned at 16 and performed when she’s 18. And the age gap. Probably she ended having crush on him since he is her first kiss but I don’t think so. Lol she was even linked to the Aladdin singer.

[@belindagonez5790]

He is gay

[@Scorpiogirl-y9j]

​@@belindagonez5790rude

[@yukilov3180]

Such passion and intensity... I wish im in Broadway that time...whoooaa

[@anniereyesbaniqued1462]

2021...still watching...no one beats the original...

[@JoanLicata]

I love this duet.. The original cast I think is the best. ❤❤

[@cherish6972]

Wow amazing performance, great voice , kakilig ang kissing moments.

[@AllAbout-dy7mc]

I wish that I was 15 years old that day when they doing that ay ay so sweet of them😍😍😍 I am infant of that time hehe

[@rodrygosify]

I dont know who is playing the bass, but the combo at 3:07 with the amazing voices + orchestra + that bass line is just ELEGANT

[@Cici_Rose]

I really love Lea Salonga singing voice my idol since she was small

[@Jdnfjkkkk]

Simply the best!